Looking for 35' Hull
10-13-2009 | 02:07 PM
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10-13-2009 | 03:28 PM
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frickstyle, I'll send you pictures on my Mistress tonight if you send me your e-mail address. I live in the north east corner of North Carolina about 30 miles from Norfolk Va. My Mistress is on a trailer and only needs minor work.
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10-13-2009 | 04:59 PM
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The Jump from the 27 to the cafe or top gun is the same jump. The extra 2.x feet make no difference, so don't let that be a determination if you run across a nice Gun.
That being said - look at Harvey's boat. It is known around here and everything I have ever heard on it is positive.
I am sure you are aware but buying a cafe that needs a major rebuild will end up providing you with one of the most expensive entries into performance boating ever. In my opinion there is so much to do and so many wrenching opportunities on ANY boat that is 20 years old that you might want to save your energy for those times, and buy one that is already done - there will be so many opportunities for your father and you to wrench on it - I PROMISE!!
10-13-2009 | 06:53 PM
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A bit bigger than your looking, but add any power you want....
http://www.yachtauctions.com/listing.php?vessel=3956
http://www.yachtauctions.com/listing.php?vessel=3956
10-13-2009 | 07:29 PM
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JBonz - Yeah, there was a decent Top Gun up there for sale. Not listed yet. Both of the other cigs are not really set up for what I was looking for, they are serious offshore rigs. I really want a Cafe with a finished cabin. I saw your dads boat tied up Sunday morning on B dock at Venetian.
Joe's Cafe was a couple down from it, we were at PutinBay for Octoberfest Saturday night (I stayed, he came back). Anyways, not sure what it is, but I really like the Cafes, also, this would be my first offshore so a Cafe is a good place to start. The Top Gun is a big jump from the 27' we have now. (I did hit 50mph on the way home w/ twin stock 350s though!)
Joe's Cafe was a couple down from it, we were at PutinBay for Octoberfest Saturday night (I stayed, he came back). Anyways, not sure what it is, but I really like the Cafes, also, this would be my first offshore so a Cafe is a good place to start. The Top Gun is a big jump from the 27' we have now. (I did hit 50mph on the way home w/ twin stock 350s though!)
That was actually my buddy Lyn's boat. We were back on the rack. I was back home and gave it an oil change. I did hear Joe come back that saturday.. The cafe sounded good. I do know our old 35' Mistress is forsale around Windsor Canada. Not sure of the shape it is now but, It was a wave crusher.
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10-13-2009 | 08:41 PM
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87 Cafe fully dressed cabin. Merlin III blocks Grumpy heads 540's making 750 hp. One engine is in boat fully rigged other is apart. Block is fully machined needs assembly.
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-Mike
10-14-2009 | 06:57 AM
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Thanks for all the feedback guys, that's why I really enjoy this website, good community going on here. My email address is [email protected] , please send pics of the Mistress and any others.
I guess I was looking for a hull only because of some personal reasons, including having something different, I know some of you can relate. I am aware that the cost is up there, I'm not trying to cut corners here. I agree that buying a boat that either needs assembly or already has power is a smart move, but I'm hard headed! This is not something I'm looking to have in the water in the spring, unless a nice powered boat comes up. I'll chase these leads, thanks again. That Cafe up in Mentor, Ohio looks reeeeaaaal nice!......
I guess I was looking for a hull only because of some personal reasons, including having something different, I know some of you can relate. I am aware that the cost is up there, I'm not trying to cut corners here. I agree that buying a boat that either needs assembly or already has power is a smart move, but I'm hard headed! This is not something I'm looking to have in the water in the spring, unless a nice powered boat comes up. I'll chase these leads, thanks again. That Cafe up in Mentor, Ohio looks reeeeaaaal nice!......
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10-14-2009 | 09:10 AM
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I have an 86' Cafe with 557" tunnel ram motors, Huber 1200's and upgraded #3 ssm's on a triple axle trailer I will let go for $45K. Boat runs strong just needs some TLC. I would also sell with out power for $30K.
Last edited by Offshoreracr; 10-14-2009 at 12:18 PM.
